War Correspondent Lieut Longstreth Describes Frontline Service
1st Lieut. W. S. Longstreth reports from the 162 Field Hospital American Expeditionary Forces. He writes of tending wave after wave of wounded near the fighting lines between Rheims and Soissons, witnessing destruction, refugees, and German atrocities. He notes nightly bomber danger and his resolve to aid soldiers and hasten an end to the war.
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J. A. Rickert
Sisseton
Rheimes
Soissons
Sherman
Bosch
W. S. Longstreth
Field Hospital
Atwood and Knapp Withdraw From Socialist Party
A local note states Atwood and Knapp are withdrawing from the Socialist Party. The writers condemn socialism linked to Bolshevikism and Townleyism while praising the leaders' courage and loyalty. The piece argues socialism is dangerous propaganda and calls for further withdrawals from Townley ticket allies.
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Atwood
Knapp
Socialist Party
America
Townley
Titans tractors hit farms as labor savers in farming shift
Heard on the Street recalls how Osman disposed of three Titan tractors last week to Bert Hanson Irwin Hanson and Mr Steck who bought the Pete Gravdahl farm and Pete Hoss. The Titan tractor promises to double work capacity by handling three plows, easing reliance on horses and crews.
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Osman
Bert
Irwin Hanson
Steck
Pete Gravdahl
Pete Hoss
Titan
Peeger Shoppers Visit. Local Students Attend Summer School
Misses Anna Swenson Lila Rice from Peeger shopped in Sisseton Thursday. Agnes Lundstrom Myrtle Lundstrom Beatrice McGuckin and Mrs J W Goehring returned from Aberdeen where they attended N N I S summer school and spoke highly of it. Mrs Rose Fodness arrived for a two week visit with H E Hendrickson then plans extended visit in Grenville. Louis Otto returned from Fort Dodge Iowa after visiting son Chas who is in a camp in Florida. Roberts County youths departed for Camp Funston for drill and then Camp Dodge on special order, a large sendoff cheering them off.
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Anna Swenson
Lila Rice
Peeger
Sisseton
Agnes
Myrtle Lundstrom
Beatrice McGuckin
J. W. Goehring
Aberdeen
Rose Fodness
H.E. Hendrickson
Grenville
Louis Otto
Fort Dodge
Chas
Florida
Roberts County
Funston
Camp Dodge
Extra Sugar For Threshing Crews In Food Admin Aid
The Aberdeen Daily American reports requests to the federal food administration about extra sugar supplies for threshing crews. Farmers boarding crews may obtain extra sugar by marking the card with extra workers and days. ten extra men for three days equals one family member for thirty days, granting two extra pounds of sugar.
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Federal Food Administration
Food Administration
Aberdeen Daily American
Harvest Prosperity Amid Wage Debates In South Dakota
The harvest of small grain is completed and threshing has begun. Farmers largely avoided shortages as city youth aided with shock work. A 45 cent per hour wage scale helped prevent bid wars and higher costs, while few agitators tried to recruit workers with jail threats. The Council of Defense managed the labor situation despite small prejudices.
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Men Land Boys
South Dakota
Council of Defense
Carlberg Co. Takes Over Teigen Bros Garage
The Carlberg Company absorbed Teigen Bros Garage including tools and stock and issued stock to Ed and Andrew. The two firms operate as the Carlberg Co under one name and will move into a brick, steam heated building with ample light and air once completed. A local note praises community service and war efforts, while Willard Thomas departs for Aberdeen Normal and H D McCullough welcomes a newborn son.
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Carlberg Co
Teigen Bros
Andrew
Sisseton
Carlberg Company
Americans Back Wheat Surplus Plan For 1919 Crops
About 1 200 carloads of wheat arrive daily in Chicago and Minneapolis as the nation trims consumption to build a surplus for next year. With no certainty on the war’s end or the 1919 crop, allied nations aim to secure wheat ahead of time, and every American citizen supports the plan.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Harvest Home Festival Proves Great Success
The Harvest Home Festival at the Sam Satre home last Sunday afternoon benefited the Red Cross and drew an immense crowd despite morning weather. An outdoor platform and seating were set under the trees and the program continued after dinner with attendees arriving from distant points.
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Sam Satre
Red Cross
Satre
Porgram Com
Community program honors Red Cross and local helpers
In Claire City, about 10 girls waved flags during “The Flag With out a Stain” with Rev. G Steffen delivering an address on Red Cross work from training to field service. A reception followed with a cafeteria supper raising $209.64 for the event and local causes.
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America
G. Steffen
Sisseton
Red Cross
Ada Olson
Beatrice Monson
Claire City Press
South Dakota Council Allows German Sermon Resumes After Service
At Pierre the council of defense votes to make no change to Order 13 banning Germans in public places. German ministers may give a 15 minute German sermon resume after English service if they pledge to support wartime activities and obtain executive committee approval. Protests statewide object to any German language use.
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Pierre
South Dakota Council of Defense
Country Council of Defense
War Industries Board seals 15 percent paper cut plan for publishers
Publishers must meet WIB demands by September 15 1918 to cut paper usage by 15 percent. Chicago meeting urged price increases subscriptions paid in advance elimination of free copies exchanges and subscription contests. The note insists on sworn monthly affidavits open books and prompt settlements ending back-subscriptions and moving to a strictly cash basis by year end.
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War Industries Board
Chicago
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Sam
Willard Thomas
Thomas Wil
Thomas
Lissount
Dir
Jessie
H. D. McCullough
State Council
Pauling
Citizens National Bank
Henry Helvig
Pres
Leo J. Lukanitsch
Cash
J.W. Barrington
M. O. Eikum
R. Thompeen
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